Manama: Feb. 24 –-(BNA)-- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of gratitude from the friendly Republic of the Philippines' President H.E. Mr. Benigno Aquino III in reply to a cable of condolences dispatched earlier to him by HM the King sympathizing on the victims of Typhoon Bopha.

In his cable, President Benigno Aquino III expressed his utmost gratitude and appreciation to HM the King for His Majesty's noble feelings, wishing HM the King abundant health and wellbeing.